MarketsBitcoin Surges to $74,300 After Massive Short Squeeze
Bitcoin hit a 6-week high of $74,300. Over $340M in positions liquidated in 24 hours, 83% shorts. ETF inflows and geopolitics drive the rally.
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RegulationAustralia Introduces Crypto Exchange Licensing
Australia's Senate backs crypto licensing bill. Exchanges must obtain AFSL or face fines up to 10% of annual turnover. Small platforms exempt.
SecurityBlockFills Files for Bankruptcy - Frozen Client Assets
Crypto platform BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Balance sheet shortfall of $77M, liabilities up to $500M, 2,000 institutional clients affected.
InstitutionalCoinbase in Talks to Invest in Bybit
Coinbase is negotiating a minority equity stake in Bybit at a $25B valuation. The deal could pave Bybit's way into the regulated US crypto market.
InstitutionalNasdaq and NYSE Bring Equities to Blockchain
Nasdaq and Kraken build a tokenized equities gateway, while ICE invests in OKX at $25B valuation. The $126T equity market moves to blockchain.
AltcoinsTRUMP surges 38% on Mar-a-Lago dinner invite
TRUMP memecoin surged 38% after announcing a dinner for top 297 holders at Mar-a-Lago. Trading volume spiked 714% as whales accumulated tokens early.
MarketsFed Meeting March 17-18 - Three Scenarios for Bitcoin
FOMC March 17-18: 92% chance rates held steady. Dot plot update, Iran conflict and oil impact - what it means for Bitcoin and crypto markets.
MarketsTOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to 2027 Amid Middle East Conflict
TOKEN2049 Dubai postponed to April 2027 due to Iranian attacks and security threats. Tickets remain valid or transfer to Singapore.
StablecoinsHong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses - HSBC and Standard Chartered Among First
HKMA is set to issue first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered. Out of 36 applications, only 3-4 may qualify by March 2026.